Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 Jun 2025

Exam Question

(a) Name the types of portable fire extinguishers used on board ships (5)

(b) State the use of the named type of extinguishing the concerned type of fire (5)

(c) Sketch and describe a mechanical foam type of extinguisher, naming the components and material used to generate foam. (10)

Reference Answer

### (a) Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers Used on Board Ships
Based on the SOLAS Chapter II-2 and the Fire Safety Systems (FSS) Code, the following are the primary types of portable fire extinguishers found on board ships:
1. **Water Type Extinguisher:** Utilises water, often with additives to enhance performance, as the extinguishing medium.
2. **Mechanical Foam Type Extinguisher:** Discharges a foam solution that forms a blanket over the fire.

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